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The Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum will travel to Toowoomba next week, and the National Farmers’ Federation is calling on all local farmers, transporters, processors, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses and community groups to take part. The forum, taking place at the Highfields Cultural Centre from 1-5pm on Wednesday 7 March, will provide an opportunity […]
2 March 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released Farm Facts 2012, which shows that agriculture continues to grow both its food and fibre production and its contribution to Australia’s economy. NFF President Jock Laurie says that Farm Facts 2012 shows that the agricultural industry continues to play a vitally important role in Australia’s society, economy […]
1 March 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a http://www.nff.org.au/blueprint.html[Blueprint for Australian Agriculture] forum in Canberra tomorrow, bringing together key industry representatives from across the agricultural supply chain. The forum, which will take place from 3pm at Manuka Oval, is one of seven forums taking place in each State and Territory across the country as part […]
27 February 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a Biosecurity Liaison Officer, on secondment from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to its team, bringing the total number of NFF Liaison Officers to three. The Biosecurity Liaison Officer, Tim Lester, will provide a valuable service to NFF members – answering queries about biosecurity reform, and […]
24 February 2012
The NFF’s 24 Feb 2012 submission to Telstra’s draft Regional and Rural Presence Plan seeks to ensure that Australian farmers have equal access to telecommunication services and upgrades to these services. The NFF believes access to communication technologies is a fundamental requirement for modern businesses, including agricultural businesses.
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF’s 24 Feb 2012 submission regarding the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 seeks to ensure that any changes to the legislation undergo a comprehensive evaluation, focusing on the impact of the changes to chemical availability and cost and the diversity of chemicals on the market.
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for a greater focus on investment to improve water savings in the Murray-Darling Basin, after the Government today announced a water purchase program for the southern end of the system. NFF President Jock Laurie says that water purchases should be the option of last resort from the Government, […]
23 February 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the February NFF Agribusiness Loan Monitor – the first for 2012 – which shows that all financial institutions in the Monitor, bar one, have reduced their agribusiness rates in the last two months. BananaCoast Credit Union, Bendigo Bank and Suncorp have all reduced their term rates by […]
21 February 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed on board a new major partner in the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture: Woolworths. NFF President Jock Laurie said that this will ensure the Blueprint accurately captures the issues, challenges, opportunities and risks facing the entire agricultural supply chain in the long term: from farm to fork. “The […]
20 February 2012
The NFF’s 17 February 2012 submission to the Fair Work Act Review Panel makes ten recommendations, based on the understanding that economic prosperity and growth requires fairness and security in the workplace.
Tags: Workforce
17 February 2012
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